Khalanga War Memorial in Dehradun is one of the most visited tourist attractions that you must visit on your sightseeing tour. It is the world’s first-ever built memorial made by the opponents of the war. This was created to honor the Gurkha Regiment of the 1814-16 war by Britishers for their fearlessness and resilience.
The legends have it that only 600 Gurkha soldiers, including their families of children and women, defended their Kangra Fort against an army of 3500 British Soldiers. Khalanga Dehradun has the brave hearts’ corpses, and this story has made the memorial very popular amongst people. Apart from that, the surroundings of the memorial are also breathtaking. You can salute and obey the rules of the memorial to show your respect to the brave hearts.
Location: Dehradun, Tibbanala Pani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248008
Best Time to Visit Khalanga War Memorial
The best time to visit the war memorial is between November and May, the winter and the onset of the summer season. During this time, the weather in Dehradun remains cold and is excellent for exploring the whole place.
How to Reach Khalanga War Memorial
You can take a cab, bus, auto, or even go on a private vehicle to Khalanga War Memorial. Commuting to Khalanga War Memorial is simple and easy.
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